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P852 PYY

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,597 mi
Last recorded15,597 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 PYY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 15,597 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 14,532 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 14,526 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 13,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 12,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 11,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 10,936 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 10,936 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 9,774 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Aug 2016 9,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 9,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,493 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,453 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 9,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 9,041 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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P852 PYY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P852 PYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P852 PYY registered?

P852 PYY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P852 PYY safe to buy?

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